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GJ05 DHC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,987 mi
Last recorded123,987 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DHC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 123,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rack end slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2014 110,904 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 110,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,873 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,873 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 30 Nov 2011 88,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,239 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 84,239 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,395 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GJ05 DHC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ05 DHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ05 DHC registered?

GJ05 DHC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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